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MSP: Man arrested for ‘inappropriately touching young girls’ at amusement park

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Posted at 11:09 PM, Jul 22, 2023
and last updated 2023-07-24 13:40:31-04

MUSKEGON, Mich. — Michigan State Police says an investigation is underway after a man reportedly assaulted young girls at a popular West Michigan amusement park.

Troopers say it happened Saturday afternoon at Michigan’s Adventure in Muskegon County.

They say a 39-year-old man is in custody after “inappropriately touching young girls” at the wave pool.

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Michigan's Adventure issued the following statement after the arrest was made:

“On July 22, Michigan’s Adventure personnel received a report of inappropriate behavior by a male guest in the water park. Our security team immediately responded, with assistance from Michigan State Police.  An investigation is underway and we are cooperating fully with MSP, which has asked guests with additional information to contact them at 800-328-0911. The safety of our guests and associates is always our top priority.”

State police are asking any additional victims to call Muskegon Central Dispatch at 800-328-0911.

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